Picture this: you’re excited for a rare night out with your friends to unwind and catch up. But every time you meet, someone brings their kids along, turning your adult hangout into a playdate. One woman, the only childfree member of her friend group, has had enough. She’s started turning down invitations when kids are involved, and her friends are not happy about it. But is she really the bad guy here? Let’s dive into her story.
The Friend Group Situation
Rare Meetups and Kid Dilemma
The Moms and Their Kids
The Babysitting Issue
The Silent Treatment
Small Group Hangouts
The BBQ and Wine Night
Surprise Kid Appearance
Annoyance Detected
Early Exit
Entertaining the Kid
The Aftermath
Mixed Reactions
Her Stance on Kids
Is She Really the Bad Guy Here?
This woman doesn’t hate kids, but she’s tired of her friends bringing them to every adult hangout. She’s started turning down invitations when kids are involved, and her friends have mixed reactions. Some call her an a**hole, while others are annoyed with her for leaving early. But one mom has her back, understanding her need for a proper adult night out. Can you really blame her for wanting to relax with friends without having to entertain someone else’s kids? Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation…
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Majority rules, but was it clear this was adults-only?
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NTA – Friends’ kids crashing adult hangouts: tone-throwing party pooper?
NTA. Some parents use kids as excuse. Fair to want kid-free hangouts.
No kids allowed! Wine and bbq turned into babysitting?
“NTA. Working with kids all day, deserves adult socializing time.”
Debate: Should adult hangouts include kids? NAH, personal preference.
“NTA. It’s tough to align schedules for ‘adults only’ time. “
Reacting to a bad ambiance: NTA, leave if you want!
“YTA Because you haven’t been honest about how you feel”
NTA: Time for new friends if they keep breaking promises
Communication is key! Set boundaries for adult-only hangouts.
“NTA. Friends who can’t hang out without kids aren’t real.”
